1st Pregnancy

Cramps!

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arekkusu63 wrote:

Hi! So just like everyone else it's my first pregnancy and my husband is freaking out over every little thing. I've been having cramps in my stomach and this dull almost sharp pain on my lower left abdomen. I think it's most likely because I'm so bloated and gassy, but he's looking up about miscarriage and ectopic pregnancies. Is anyone else having pains like this?

I've been feeling the same, just as you describe. Researching like crazy as it's my first too so I don't know what's normal. In all that I've read cramps take on a variety of feelings but are not a cause for concern on their own. I'm trying very hard not to worry about miscarriage, because I don't want to cause unnecessary stress to my body or baby in this first trimester.

First baby here as well I been cramping like crazy which I think it's just the placenta moving up into the stomach since I'm 13 weeks, and there's no blood. No blood equal stretching of the skin, organs moving around, or gas is what I've heard. Don't stress, and just enjoy the journey as best as you can.

I was having the lower left sharp pain too early in my pregnancy. How far along are you??

As far as the bloating and cramping... YES to this bc as I just posted I am experiencing such bad constipation!!! I am 11mo 3 days.

I wouldn't worry about the cramps-- my doctor said it's basically normal menstrual cramps bc my body was confused, and that as long as there's no blood there should be no issues... if you're feeling shaky about it though def ask your dr!

I've been cramping since week 3, I'm 4 weeks 3 days now. I think as long as there is no bright red bleeding we are fine. One day it was hurting SO bad every time I moved too fast, ate, or had to pee. I was told it's the uterus ligaments stretching to accommodate the fetus! The way I try to see it is, whatever will happen is going to happen anyways. No use in putting extra stress on you and the baby. :) (I know it's easier said than done sometimes!!)

I am now 13 weeks, but early on I continued to have cramping, especially on my right side! I was convinced it was ectopic and even would ask my doctor. I have had three ultrasounds since and everything is completely normal :) I would have bad cramping at times it would wake me up at night! Just your uterus stretching!

I'm also having cramps at 4weeks 3days. It's completely normal as long as you're not bleeding. I've been taking walks which has been helping and going to take a light yoga class. Make sure to drink tons of water.

I'm only in my 4th week (I think, I did IVF so it's a little harder to figure out lol) but I go Friday for my first ultrasound. The cramps have actually subsided, now I'm just super gassy like all the time!

My cramps have mostly stopped and last night was the first time I felt nauseous. It wasn't cramps with it, it felt like I had eaten too much and was going to throw it all up. Luckily I didn't, but I had eaten a normal dinner so I was surprised when I felt so horrible afterwards.

It's normal it's just your uterus stretching getting ready for baby! My doc said it's a totally normal thing and actually a good sign! As long as there is no spotting you are golden! Good luck and try to relax!

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